SB vs MIL win percentage stands at 56% in favour of MI London.
Key reasons:
- MI London have won five of the last six meetings against Southern Brave.
- Their batting lineup features Vince, Pooran, Roy and Sam Curran.
- Richard Gleeson, Trent Boult and Rashid Khan form one of the strongest bowling attacks in the competition.
SB vs MIL Betting Tips
MI London remain one of the strongest squads in The Hundred despite their recent defeat. They have dominated this fixture historically, winning five of the last six meetings against Southern Brave. Their superior batting depth and world-class bowling attack make them deserved favourites.
James Vince looked in sublime touch with a superb 66 in his previous outing and remains one of the most consistent batters in The Hundred. With conditions expected to improve after the Powerplay, he is well placed to anchor another big innings.
Richard Gleeson has started the tournament brilliantly, picking up five wickets in two matches. Bowling with the new ball and during the death overs gives him multiple opportunities to add to that tally.
Match details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Southern Brave vs MI London, Match 9 |
| Series | The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 |
| Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Format | The Hundred |
Southern Brave vs MI London prediction
Southern Brave desperately need a victory after opening the season with consecutive defeats. While the batting has shown flashes of promise through David Miller and Tristan Stubbs, the lack of strong starts has consistently left the middle order under pressure.
MI London suffered their first defeat of the tournament last time out but still look like one of the title favourites. James Vince has rediscovered his best form, Nicholas Pooran remains one of the world's most destructive white-ball batters, and Sam Curran continues to contribute in all departments.
The bowling attack is another major advantage. Richard Gleeson has enjoyed an outstanding start to the season, while Trent Boult, Rashid Khan and Sam Curran provide wicket-taking threats throughout the innings.
Prediction: MI London to win.
Pitch report
The Rose Bowl traditionally provides a balanced wicket where seam bowlers enjoy early movement before conditions improve for batting. Stroke-makers who survive the opening spell are usually rewarded, while spinners become increasingly influential as the innings progresses.
A first-innings score between 145 and 155 should prove competitive, with chasing slightly favoured under lights.
Key players
Southern Brave
- David Miller: The experienced finisher remains Southern Brave's biggest batting threat.
- Adil Rashid: His variations make him a constant wicket-taking option during the middle overs.
MI London
- James Vince: Coming off an excellent innings and capable of anchoring another successful chase.
- Richard Gleeson: The tournament's in-form fast bowler and a constant threat with the new ball.
Probable playing XIs
Southern Brave probable XI
Jamie Smith (WK), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (C), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Adil Rashid.
MI London probable XI
Will Jacks, James Vince, Jason Roy, Sam Curran (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Nathan Sowter.
Why MI London are the better pick
MI London possess one of the deepest squads in this year's competition. Their batting stretches all the way down to Sam Curran, while the bowling unit combines world-class pace and spin through Boult, Gleeson and Rashid Khan.
Southern Brave certainly have enough talent to challenge any side, but they have struggled to produce complete performances this season. Unless their top order improves dramatically, MI London's superior quality should prove decisive.
Bet on SB vs MIL today
MI London remain one of the strongest title contenders and represent the best betting option in this contest.
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